I loved seeing my boys withtheir first ocean visits. My middle one kept stomping his foot every time a wave rolled up on shore and saying " Back water back"This year our youngest got to go with us to pick up my sister who lived in Virginia but moved back here. After sending her off we stayed a couple days at my nephews house and took them to the beach. He LOVED IT.. of course the child isn't afraid of anything at all.

We love the beach. Actually you can simply say we are water babies. When not at the beach we love to enjoy our local lake. Driving 6 hours with little ones must be tough, but I'm glad you feel rejuvenated!

Love your pictures, and I love the beach too! Amy was about 8 months old when we first took her to the beach-she was delighted by everything-the water on her toes, the feel of the sand. We are about 6 hours from the beach now too, but every so often we have to make the trip-we miss the ocean.

When was this? What adorable pictures!! How many shells did you bring home? I have only been to the beach once in my life, when I was a little girl! But my kids and granddaughter go at least once or twice a year, they look forward to it so much.

We lived in south Fl., only 7 miles from the beach. I do, at times, miss being able to jaunt right over there! But, after losing our home to Hurricane Frances during the summer of 2004 (and having to endure 3 other Huuicanes that summer!)I am quite happy just to visit the ocean!!Your boys are beautiful...lucky you :)xo, misha

Now you're making me ache to go to the beach! You're also making me ache to have another baby, because we have the same romper outfit that Cort is wearing, and my four boys have all had their turn wearing it. Funny how many memories come rushing back to me when I see your son in it! :)